WTW
WTW
WTW
Multi 340i
79
17
2
6
ARng
O
mg
/l
TP
STO
CAL
RCL
AR
pH/Dissolved Oxygen/Conductivity
Measuring Instrument
ba52318e02
03/2004
Accuracy when
going to press
Warranty
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instruments are the result of continuous development. This may result
in differences between this operating manual and your instrument. Also, we cannot guarantee that there are absolutely no errors in this manual. Therefore, we are sure you will understand that we cannot accept
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Multi 340i
List of contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1
2.2
Authorized use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1
3.2
General features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SETs of equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Jack field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operating structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Initial commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
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18
19
20
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26
27
28
29
30
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34
34
36
36
37
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41
42
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46
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List of contents
Multi 340i
4.8
4.9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
55
55
56
60
pH system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oxi system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conductivity system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65
67
68
69
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Multi 340i
Overview
Overview
1.1
General features
The compact precision handheld meter Multi 340i enables you to carry
out pH measurements, dissolved oxygen (D. O.) measurements and
conductivity measurements quickly and reliably.
The Multi 340i handheld meter provides the maximum degree of operating comfort, reliability and measuring certainty for all applications.
The proven MultiCal and OxiCal calibration procedures and the procedures to determine/set up the cell constant support you in your work
with the meter. The special AutoRead function enables precise measurements.
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Display
Jack field
/l
TP
O
AR
mg
STO
RCL
Keypad
ARng
CA L
Note
If you need further information or application notes, you can obtain the
following material from WTW:
l Application reports
l Primers
l Safety datasheets.
You will find information on available literature in the WTW catalog or
via the Internet.
Overview
Multi 340i
1.2
SETs of equipment
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15
17
14
18
13
12
19
10
11
5
6
5
1
Set (sample configuration):
pH beaker
Stand
Plastic beaker
Multi 340i
Overview
10
11
12
13
14
15
pH electrode
SenTix 41-3 or
SenTix 41
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Oxygen sensor
CellOx 325-3 or
CellOx 325
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18
Equipment case
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Overview
Multi 340i
1.3
Keypad
STO
CAL
RCL
AR
RUN/ENTER
Key functions
STO
CAL
RCL
AR
RUN/ENTER
Multi 340i
Overview
1.4
Display
Status display
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
Sensor symbol
1888
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8 8 .8
1.5
Jack field
4
1
pH electrode
pH temperature sensor
Overview
Multi 340i
Note
When a D. O. probe or a conductivity measuring cell with a temperature
probe is connected, the measuring instrument recognizes the probe or
measuring cell and automatically switches to the oxygen measuring
mode or conductivity measuring mode last selected. As soon as the
probe/measuring cell is disconnected, the instrument switches to the
pH or ORP measuring mode.
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Multi 340i
Safety
Safety
This operating manual contains basic instructions that you must follow
during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of the measuring instrument. Consequently, all responsible personnel must read this
operating manual carefully before working with the measuring system.
The operating manual must always be available within the vicinity of the
measuring system.
Target group
The measuring instrument was developed for work in the field and in
the laboratory.
Thus, we assume that, as a result of their professional training and experience, the operators will know the necessary safety precautions to
take when handling chemicals.
Safety instructions
The individual chapters of this operating manual use the following safety instruction to indicate various types of danger:
Warning
indicates instructions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid
the possibility of slight injuries or damage to the instrument or the environment.
Further notes
Note
indicates notes that draw your attention to special features.
Note
indicates cross-references to other documents, e.g. operating manuals.
2.1
Authorized use
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Safety
Multi 340i
2.2
This instrument is built and inspected according to the relevant guidelines and norms for electronic measuring instruments (see chapter 7
TECHNICAL DATA).
It left the factory in a safe and secure technical condition.
Function and operating
safety
The smooth functioning and operational safety of the measuring instrument can only be guaranteed if the generally applicable safety measures and the specific safety instructions in this operating manual are
followed during operation.
The smooth functioning and operational safety of the measuring instrument can only be guaranteed under the environmental conditions that
are in specified in chapter 7 TECHNICAL DATA.
If the instrument was transported from a cold environment to a warm
environment, the formation of condensate can lead to the faulty functioning of the instrument. In this event, wait until the temperature of the
instrument reaches room temperature before putting the instrument
back into operation.
Safe operation
The purchaser of the measuring instrument must ensure that the following laws and guidelines are observed when using dangerous substances:
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Multi 340i
Commissioning
Commissioning
3.1
Scope of delivery
3.2
Initial commissioning
Press the <RUN/ENTER> key repeatedly until the date appears on the display.
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11
12
13
Commissioning
Connecting the
plug-in power supply
Multi 340i
13
14
You can either operate the measuring instrument with batteries or with
the plug-in power supply. The plug-in power supply supplies the measuring instrument with low voltage (12 VDC). This saves the batteries.
Warning
The line voltage at the operating site must lie within the input voltage
range of the original plug-in power supply (see chapter 7 TECHNICAL DATA).
Warning
Use original plug-in power supplies only (see
chapter 7 TECHNICAL DATA).
1
3
14
Plug the jack (1) into the socket (2) of the measuring instrument.
Multi 340i
Operation
Operation
4.1
Connected sensor
Measuring mode
Note
The measuring instrument has an energy saving feature to avoid unnecessary battery depletion. The energy saving feature switches the
measuring instrument off if no key has been pressed for an hour.
The energy saving feature is not active
There are several measuring ranges available for both oxygen and
conductivity measurements. As a rule, the measuring instrument is in
the measuring range with the highest possible resolution. If a measuring range is exceeded, AutoRange causes the measuring instrument to
change automatically to the next higher measuring range.
The AutoRange function is always active with oxygen and conductivity
measurements and cannot be switched off.
Note
The measuring ranges for oxygen and conductivity measurements can
be found in chapter 7 TECHNICAL DATA.
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Operation
Preparatory activities
Multi 340i
4.2
4.2.1
General information
Note
Incorrect calibration of pH electrodes leads to incorrect measured values. Calibrate regularly before measuring. You can only connect electrodes of the NTC30 type or without temperature sensor.
Warning
When connecting an earthed PC/printer, measurements cannot be performed in earthed media as incorrect values would result. The RS232
interface is not galvanically isolated.
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Multi 340i
Operation
You can perform pH measurements with or without a temperature sensor as well as with the temperature sensor of an oxygen sensor or a
conductivity measuring cell. The measuring instrument recognizes
which sensors are connected and switches automatically to the correct
mode for the temperature measurement.
The following cases are distinguishable.
Temperature sensor
Display
pH
Cond or
Oxi
yes
TP
yes
yes
TP
yes
Mode
Automatic with
pH temperature sensor
Manual
TP
flashes
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Operation
Multi 340i
4.2.2
Press the <> <> keys until pH appears in the status display.
The pH value appears on the display.
TDS U pHO
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1699
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8248
The AutoRead function (drift control) checks the stability of the measurement signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of the measured values.
For identical measurement conditions, the following criteria apply:
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Reproducibility
Response time
> 30 seconds
Multi 340i
Operation
Note
The current AutoRead measurement can be terminated at any time
(accepting the current value) by pressing <RUN/ENTER>.
4.2.3
Press the <> <> keys until the U status display appears.
The ORP voltage (mV) of the sample appears on the display.
TDS U pHO
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1823
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8248
Note
ORP electrodes are not calibrated. However, you can check ORP electrodes using a test solution.
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Operation
Multi 340i
4.2.4
Why calibrate?
When to calibrate?
pH calibration
pH electrodes age. This changes the asymmetry (zero point) and slope
of the pH electrode. As a result, an inexact measured value is displayed. Calibration determines the current values of the asymmetry
and slope of the electrode and stores them in the measuring instrument. Thus, you should calibrate at regular intervals.
AutoCal TEC
AutoRead
is specially matched to the WTW technical buffer solutions as a fully automatic two-point calibration. The buffer solutions are automatically
recognized by the measuring instrument. Depending on the instrument
setting (see section 4.8 CONFIGURATION), the instrument displays the
relevant buffer nominal value or the current electrode voltage in mV.
The calibration can be terminated after the first buffer solution. This corresponds to a single-point calibration. To do this, the instrument uses
the Nernst slope (-59.2 mV/pH at 25 C) and determines the asymmetry of the electrode.
The calibration procedure automatically activates the AutoRead function.
The current AutoRead measurement can be terminated at any time
(accepting the current value) by pressing <RUN/ENTER>.
You can view the data of the last calibration on the display. The proceeding is described on page 48.
The calibration record contains the calibration data of the current calibration. You can transmit the calibration protocol to a printer via the serial interface (see OUTPUTTING THE CALIBRATION PROTOCOL ON THE
INTERFACE, page 51).
Note
You can automatically print a calibration record after the calibration. To
do so, connect a printer to the interface according to section 4.7.2 before calibrating. After a valid calibration, the record is printed.
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Multi 340i
Operation
Sample printout:
CALIBRATION PROTOCOL
02.03.01
14:19
Device No.: 12345678
Calibration pH
Cal time: 01.03.01 / 15:20
Cal interval:
7d
AutoCal TEC
Tauto
Buffer 1
2.00
Buffer 2
4.01
Buffer 3
7.00 *
Buffer 4
10.00
C1
184.1 mV 25.0C
C2
3.0 mV 25.0C
S1
-59.4 mV/pH
ASY1
4 mV
Probe:
+++
Calibration evaluation
Asymmetry
[mV]
Slope
[mV/pH]
< -30 or
> 30
... -62 or
... -50
E3
Eliminate the error according to
chapter 6 WHAT TO DO IF...
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Operation
Multi 340i
Preparatory activities
AutoCal TEC
For this procedure, use any two WTW technical buffer solutions (pH
values at 25 C: 2.00 / 4.01 / 7.00 / 10.01).
Note
The calibration for pH 10.01 is optimized for the WTW technical buffer
solution TEP 10 Trace or TPL 10 Trace. Other buffer solutions can lead
to an erroneous calibration. The correct buffer solutions are given in the
WTW catalog or in the Internet.
Note
The buffer solutions are automatically recognized by the measuring instrument. Depending on the instrument setting (see section
4.8 CONFIGURATION), the instrument displays the relevant buffer nominal value or the current electrode voltage in mV.
Note
Skip the steps 2 and 7 if you use a pH electrode with temperature sensor or the temperature sensor of a conductivity measuring cell or a D.
O. probe.
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Press the <CAL> key. The Ct1 display and the function display
AutoCal TEC appears. The sensor symbol displays the evaluation of the last calibration (or no sensor symbol in the delivery
state or after the measurement parameter has been reset).
Multi 340i
Operation
TDS U pHO
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1C t 1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8248
Sal
mV
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1733
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
0248
TDS UpH
pH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1700
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
0248
TDS U pHO
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1C t 2
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8248
Note
At this point, the AutoCal TEC calibration can be terminated with <M>.
This corresponds to a single-point calibration. To do this, the instrument uses the Nernst slope (-59.2 mV/pH at 25 C) and determines the
asymmetry of the electrode.
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Operation
Multi 340i
TDS UpH
pH O
Sal
mV
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1184
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
0248
10
TDS UpH
pH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1401
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
0248
TDS U pHO
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1594
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
SLO
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Multi 340i
Operation
TDS U pHO
Sal
mV
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1602
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8ASY
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Operation
Multi 340i
4.3
Dissolved oxygen
4.3.1
General information
Note
D. O. measurements with the Multi 340i can only be carried out using
a CellOx 325 or StirrOx G D. O. probe. The stirrer of the StirrOx G
D. O. probe has to be supplied with voltage separately using the
NT/pH Mix 540 power supply.
You can measure the following variables:
l D. O. concentration
l D. O. saturation
The measuring instrument is supplied with the following functions:
Connect the D. O. probe to the measuring instrument. The instrument automatically switches over to D. O. measurement
(O2 status display).
If the D. O. probe is already connected, press the <M> repeatedly until the O2 status display appears.
Note
Incorrect calibration of D. O. probes will result in incorrect
measured values. Calibrate at regular intervals.
Temperature sensor
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Multi 340i
Operation
4.3.2
Press the <> <> key repeatedly until the D. O. concentration in mg/l appears on the display.
TDS U pHO
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1792
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8176
While pressing the <RUN/ENTER> key, switch on the salt content correction with <> . The SAL display indicator appears
on the display. The specified salt content is taken into consideration during the measurement.
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Operation
Multi 340i
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1542
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8176
4.3.3
While pressing the <RUN/ENTER> key, switch off the salt content correction with <>. The SAL display indicator is no longer
displayed.
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1892
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8176
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Multi 340i
Operation
4.3.4
The AutoRead function (drift control) checks the stability of the measurement signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of the measured values.
1
Activate the AutoRead function with <AR>. The current measured value is frozen (hold function).
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1708
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8176
Criteria
Reproducibility
Response time
D. O. concentration
> 10 seconds
D. O. saturation index
> 10 seconds
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Operation
Multi 340i
4.3.5
Why calibrate?
When to calibrate?
D. O. calibration
D. O. probes age. This changes the slope of the D. O. probe. Calibration determines the current slope of the probe and stores this value in
the instrument.
Calibration procedure
AutoRead
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Multi 340i
Probe evaluation
Operation
Relative slope
S = 0.8 ... 1.25
E3
Eliminate the error according to
chapter 6 WHAT TO DO IF...
Starting the calibration
Note
The sponge in the air calibration vessel must be moist (not wet). Follow
the instructions in the OxiCal-SL operating manual.
Press the <CAL> key repeatedly until the calibration mode appears. The sensor symbol displays the evaluation of the last
calibration (or no sensor symbol in the delivery state or after the
measurement parameter has been reset).
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Operation
Multi 340i
TDS UpH O
1C AL
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
8176
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
1088
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8176
AR
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1088
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8176
Note
In chapter 6 WHAT TO DO IF... page 65, you will find the measures to
take for error elimination.
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Multi 340i
Operation
4.3.6
A salt content correction is required in the oxygen concentration measurement of samples with a salt content of more than 1 g/l. To do this,
you have to enter the salinity equivalent of the test sample (range 0.0 70.0) and to switch on the salinity correction.
Note
With the Multi 340i handheld meter, you can measure the salinity. How
to proceed is described in section 4.4.3 MEASURING THE SALINITY on
page 36.
Entering the salt content
Determine the salinity of the test sample (any method, see also
section 4.4.3 MEASURING THE SALINITY on page 36).
Press the <CAL> key repeatedly until Sal appears on the display.
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
155 0
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
86 96
Note
How to switch on the salt content correction is described on page 27.
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Operation
Multi 340i
4.4
Conductivity
4.4.1
General information
Note
Conductivity measurements with the Multi 340i can only be carried out
using the TetraCon 325 measuring cell.
Warning
When connecting an earthed PC/printer, measurements cannot be performed in earthed media as incorrect values would result.
The RS232 interface is not galvanically isolated.
Preparatory activities
Connect a conductivity measuring cell to the measuring instrument. The instrument automatically switches over to conductivity measurement (status display
).
If the conductivity measuring cell is already connected, press
the <M> key repeatedly until the status display
or Sal appears.
Check the selected cell constant or calibrate the measuring instrument with the measuring cell (see below).
Using < > <>, toggle between the measuring modes, conductivity ( in S/cm) or salinity (SAL).
Temperature probe
The TetraCon 325 conductivity measuring cell has a temperature sensor integrated in it. The temperature sensor is shown on the display by
TP.
Temperature
compensation
Reference temperature,
Tref
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Multi 340i
Operation
Checking the
cell constant
Press the <RCL> key repeatedly until CAL disp appears on the
display.
TDS UpH O
1C AL
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
dISP
TDS UpH O
1C C L
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
0472
To return to the measuring mode: Press the <M> key when the
correct cell constant is displayed.
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Operation
Multi 340i
4.4.2
Press the < > <> keys until in the status display,
and the
unit S/cm appears. The conductivity value appears on the display.
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1530
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8240
4.4.3
Press the <> <> keys until the Sal status display appears.
The salinity value appears on the display.
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1323
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8212
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Multi 340i
Operation
4.4.4
The AutoRead function (drift control) checks the stability of the measurement signal. The stability has a considerable effect on the reproducibility of the measured value.
1
Call up the
<>.
Activate the AutoRead function with <AR>. The current measured value is frozen (hold function).
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1530
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8250
Note
The current AutoRead measurement can be terminated at any time
(accepting the current value) by pressing <RUN/ENTER>. You can
only change to another measuring mode after completion of AutoRead.
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Operation
Multi 340i
4.4.5
AutoRead
The calibration procedure automatically activates the AutoRead function. The AR display indicator flashes. The calibration process is finished when AR stops flashing.
You can view the data of the last calibration on the display. The proceeding is described on page 48.
The calibration record contains the calibration data of the current calibration. You can transmit the calibration protocol to a printer via the serial interface (see page 51).
Note
You can automatically print a calibration record after the calibration. To
do so, connect a printer to the interface according to section 4.7.2 before calibrating. After a valid calibration, the record is printed.
Sample printout:
CALIBRATION PROTOCOL
14.04.01
11:37
Device No.: 99990000
Calibration Conductivity
Cal time: 14.04.01 / 11:37
Cal interval: 180d
Cal Std.:
0.01 mol/l KCL
40.0 C
Conduct./Tref25: 1413S/cm
Cell Const : 0.478
1/cm
Probe :
+++
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Multi 340i
Calibration evaluation
Operation
Display
E3
Eliminate the error according to
chapter 6 WHAT TO DO IF...
Determining the
cell constant
You can determine the cell constant (conductivity measuring cell TetraCon 325) as follows:
1
1C AL
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
0472
TDS UpH O
1C AL
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
0475
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Operation
Multi 340i
TDS UpH O
1C AL
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
0473
To return to the measuring mode: Press the <M> key. The determined cell constant is taken over for the measurement.
Note
If the error message E3 appears, refer to chapter 6 WHAT TO DO IF...
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Multi 340i
Operation
4.5
For each measured variable, a time interval is stored. When it has expired, you will be reminded to calibrate. After a calibration interval has
expired, the probe symbol of the relevant measured variable flashes. It
is still possible to measure. By calibrating the relevant probe, the function is reset and the interval starts anew.
The following calibration intervals are set in the factory:
Measured parameter
Designation
Default setting
pH/ORP
Int 3
7 days
Dissolved oxygen
Int 4
14 days
Conductivity
Int 5
180 days
Press the <RUN/ENTER> key repeatedly, until Int 3 ... 5 to) apgether with the required measured variable (pH, O2 or
pears on the display. Example:
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1nt 4
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
d114
Set the required interval until the next calibration with <>
<>.
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Operation
Multi 340i
4.6
Saving data
l Save manually
l Switch on AutoStore (Int 1), see page 44)
4.6.1
Saving manually
TDS U pHO
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1699
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8244
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Multi 340i
Operation
TDS U pHO
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1699
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8242
Message StoFull
This message appears when all of the 500 storage locations are occupied.
You have the following options:
Saving the current measured value.
The oldest measured value (storage location 1)
will be overwritten by this
Press
<RUN/ENTER>
see
section 4.6.3
see
section 4.6.4
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Operation
Multi 340i
4.6.2
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1nt 1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8OFF
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1499
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Fr ee
44
Multi 340i
Operation
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1999
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Fr e1
l Output and backup the data storage (see page 46) and
l clear the memory (see page 52).
Note
The AutoStore function is interrupted if you start other functions, e.g.
output the data storage. After the other function is finished, the AutoStore function is continued. By this, however, temporal gaps in the recording of the measured values will occur.
Switching off AutoStore
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Operation
Multi 340i
4.6.3
Press the <RCL> key repeatedly until StO dISP appears on the
display.
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1ST O
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
dIsp
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1603
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8250
46
Press <RUN/ENTER>
Press <RUN/ENTER>
+ <M>
Press <>
Press <>
Multi 340i
Operation
Note
If you want to search for a certain element of the data record (e.g. date),
proceed as follows:
Press <> or <> repeatedly until the required element appears on the display.
After approx. 2 s the temperature of the displayed measured
value appears.
Press the <RCL> key repeatedly until Sto SEr appears on the
display.
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1St o
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
SER
Note
You can cancel the transmission with <M> or <RUN/ENTER>.
The transmitted data contains the entire contents of the storage in incrementing order of the location numbers.
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Operation
Multi 340i
Sample printout:
No.
1:
09.03.01
pH 10.01
Tauto
Ident : 47
17:10
25
C
AR
No.
2:
09.03.01
305 mV
Tauto
Ident : 6
No.
3:
09.03.01
7.88 mg/l
Tauto
Ident : 81
No.
4:
09.03.01
7.11 mg/l
Tauto
SAL = 17.9
Ident :
4
17:12
17:24
17.6
17:46
17.8
No.
5:
10.03.01
19:09
2.40 mS/cm
25.3 C
Tauto
nLF
Tref25 C = 0.475 1/cm
Ident : 10
No.
6:
10.03.01
20:48
2.46 mS/cm
25.6 C
Tauto
nLF
Tref25 C = 0.475 1/cm
Ident : 1
...
TDS UpH O
1C AL
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
dISP
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Multi 340i
Operation
TDS U pHO
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1594
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
SLO
TDS U pHO
Sal
mV
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1601
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8ASY
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1088
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
2SL O
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Operation
Multi 340i
Press <RUN/ENTER> to display the cell constant. The displayed value is:
l the current, calibrated cell constant (with sensor symbol on
the display) or
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
14C 8
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
0478
50
With <M> you can switch back to the last active measuring
mode.
Multi 340i
Operation
Press the <RCL> key repeatedly until CAL SEr appears on the
display.
TDS UpH O
1C AL
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
dSER
Sample printout:
CALIBRATION PROTOCOL
02.03.01
14:19
Device No.: 12345678
Calibration pH
Cal time: 01.03.01 / 15:20
Cal interval:
7d
AutoCal TEC
Tauto
Buffer 1
2.00
Buffer 2
4.01
Buffer 3
7.00 *
Buffer 4
10.00
C1
174.1 mV 25.0C
C2
-133.3 mV 25.0C
S1
-59.4 mV/pH
ASY1
4 mV
Probe:
+++
CALIBRATION 02
Cal time: 02.03.01 / 14:19
Cal interval:
14d
OxiCal
Tauto AR
Relative Slope:
0,88
Probe:
+++
Calibration Conductivity
Cal time: 14.12.00 / 11:37
Cal interval: 180d
Cal Std.:
0.01 mol/l KCL
40.0 C
Conduct./Tref25: 1413S/cm
Cell Const : 0.478
1/cm
Probe :
+++
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Operation
Multi 340i
4.6.4
With this function, you can delete the stored data records. 500 storage
locations will then be available again.
Note
The Clear memory function only appears when there are data records
stored in the memory. Otherwise, the measuring instrument automatically switches to the last active measuring mode.
Proceed as follows to clear all data records:
1
Note
The calibration data remain stored and can be called up.
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Multi 340i
Operation
4.7
Transmitting data
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1nt 2
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8OFF
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Operation
Multi 340i
Note
When the AutoStore function is active at the same time, the data transmission is performed according to the setting of the save interval (Int 1).
Set the save interval (Int 1) to OFF to activate the Data transmission interval (Int 2).
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Multi 340i
Operation
4.7.2
Via the RS 232 interface, you can transmit the data to a PC or an external printer.
Use the AK340/B (PC) or AK325/S (ext. printer) cable.
Warning
The RS232 interface is not galvanically isolated.
When connecting an earthed PC/printer, measurements cannot be performed in earthed media as incorrect values would result.
Set up the following transmission data on the PC/printer:
Baud rate
Handshake
RTS/CTS + Xon/Xoff
PC only:
Parity
none
Data bits
Stop bits
Socket assignment
1
4
2
3
1 CTS
2 RxD
3 Ground
4 TxD
RS 232
REC
4.7.3
Remote control
The handheld meter can be remotely controlled from a PC. This requires the KOM pilot communication kit. It is available as an accessory.
The instrument is then controlled via commands that simulate keystrokes and request the current display contents.
Note
A more detailed description is provided within the scope of delivery of
the communication kit.
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Operation
Multi 340i
4.8
Configuration
Calibration
intervals
Date/time
Any
Note
You can leave the configuration menu at any time with <M> . The parameters that have already been changed are stored.
Baudrate
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1nt 2
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
4800
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Multi 340i
Operation
TDS
pH O
1C AL
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Sal
mV/pH
/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
disp
Displaying the
air pressure
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1nt P
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
4949
pH calibration interval
TDS
pH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1nt 3
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
d187
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Operation
Multi 340i
10
Dissolved oxygen
calibration interval
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1nt 4
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
d114
Conductivity
calibration interval
11
12
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1nt 5
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
d180
13
14
TDS U pHO
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1t 25
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8248
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Multi 340i
Operation
15
16
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1Dis
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
0904
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
59
Operation
Multi 340i
4.9
Reset
You can reset (initialize) the measurement parameters and the configuration parameters separately from one another.
Measurement
parameters
pH
O2
Cond
pH
Asymmetry
0 mV
Slope
-59.16 mV
Measuring mode
D. O. concentration
Relative slope
1.00
Salinity (value)
0.0
Salinity (function)
Off
Measuring mode
Cell constant
Note
The calibration data gets lost when the measuring parameters are reset. Recalibrate after performing a reset.
Configuration
parameters
60
4800
Interval 1
(automatically saved)
OFF
Interval 2
(for data transmission)
OFF
Multi 340i
Resetting the
measuring parameters
Operation
TDS
pHO
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1In I
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
4Yno
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1In I
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
4Yno
61
Operation
Multi 340i
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1In I
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
4Yno
TDS UpH O
Sal
mV/pH
% mg/l
m S/cm
mbarM cm
1/ cmSal
F % /K TP
1In I
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
4Yno
Resetting the
configuration parameters
10
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Multi 340i
5.1
Maintenance
Open the housing after the instrument has been switched off:
Undo the four screws on the underside of the instrument
Pull down the lower cover (1).
If necessary, take the four depleted batteries (2) out of the battery compartment.
Place four new batteries (type Mignon AA) in the battery compartment.
Warning
Make sure that the poles of the batteries are the right way round.
The signs on the batteries must correspond to the signs in the battery compartment. Only use leakproof alkaline manganese batteries.
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Multi 340i
Note
For maintenance of electrodes, probes and measuring cells refer to the
relevant operating manuals.
5.2
Cleaning
5.3
Disposal
Packing
Batteries
This note refers to the battery regulation that applies in the Federal Republic of Germany. We would ask end-consumers in other countries to
follow their local statutory provisions.
Note
This instrument contains batteries. Batteries that have been removed
must only be disposed of at the recycling facility set up for this purpose
or via the retail outlet.
It is illegal to dispose of them in household refuse.
Measuring instrument,
64
Dispose of the measuring instrument as electronic waste at an appropriate collection point. It is illegal to dispose of the instrument in household refuse.
Multi 340i
What to do if...
What to do if...
6.1
pH system messages
Cause
Remedy
pH electrode:
Error message E3
Not connected
Connect electrode
Extract air or
moisten diaphragm
Cable broken
Replace electrode
Replace electrode
Cause
Remedy
Electrode
Diaphragm contaminated
Clean diaphragm
Membrane contaminated
Clean membrane
Dry plug
Replenish electrolyte or
replace electrode
Replace electrode
Electrode broken
Replace electrode
Measuring instrument:
Incorrect calibration procedure
Socket damp
Dry socket
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What to do if...
Multi 340i
Buffer solutions
No stable measured
value
Change solutions
Cause
Remedy
pH electrode:
Diaphragm contaminated
Clean diaphragm
Membrane contaminated
Clean membrane
Test sample:
pH value not stable
Adjust temperature if
necessary
Obviously incorrect
measured values
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Organic liquids
Cause
Remedy
pH electrode:
pH electrode unsuitable
Temperature difference
between buffer and test
sample too high
Multi 340i
What to do if...
6.2
Error message 0FL
Cause
Remedy
Error message E3
Not connected
Cable broken
Replace probe
Depleted
Replace probe
Cause
Remedy
Invalid calibration
Oxygen sensor
Error message E7
Regenerate probe
Membrane contaminated
Clean membrane
Regenerate probe
Worn out
Replace probe
broken
Replace probe
Cause
Remedy
Membrane damaged
AR flashes
continuously
Membrane damaged
Regenerate probe
Cause
Remedy
Clean membrane
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What to do if...
Multi 340i
Cause
Remedy
Insufficient flow
Cause
Remedy
6.3
Error message OFL
Cause
Remedy
Cable broken
Cause
Remedy
Unsuitable calibration
solution
Error message E3
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Multi 340i
What to do if...
6.4
Display LoBat
Display to
Message StoFull
General errors
Cause
Remedy
Cause
Remedy
Processor reset:
Hold the <CAL> key
depressed and switch the
instrument on
Cause
Remedy
Cause
Remedy
Cause
Remedy
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What to do if...
70
Multi 340i
Multi 340i
Technical data
7
Dimensions and weight
Mechanical structure
Electrical safety
Ambient
conditions
pH/ORP measuring
ranges
Precision of pH/ORP
( 1 digit)
Technical data
Length [mm]
172
Width [mm]
80
Height [mm]
37
Weight [kg]
Approx. 0.3
Type of protection
IP 66
Protective class
III
Storage
- 25 C ... + 65 C
Operation
-10 C ... + 55 C
Climatic class
Measuring range
Resolution
pH
0.01
U [mV]
T [C]
0.1
pH ( 2 pH units around
the calibration point)
0.03
U [mV]
T [C]
0.1
Manually [C]
- 20 ... + 130
Temperature input
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Technical data
Multi 340i
Precision of
Oxi ( 1 digit)
Correction functions of
Oxi
mg/l
Measuring range I
Resolution
0 ... 19.99
0.01
0 ... 199.9
0.1
Measuring range II
Resolution
0 ... 90.0l
0.1
0 ... 600
1
C
Measuring range (Resolution)
Concentration
Saturation
Temperature
compensation
< 2 % at 0 ... 40 C
T [C]
0.1
Salinity correction
72
Measuring range
Resolution
[S/cm]
0 ... 1999
[mS/cm]
0.01
0.1
1
SAL
0.1
T [C]
0.1
Multi 340i
Technical data
Precision of
Cond ( 1 digit)
Nonlinear compensation
Accuracy
Sample temperature
0.5 %
0 C ... 35 C
according to EN 27 888;
0.5 %
35 C ... 50 C
extended nLF function
acc. to
WTW measurements
SAL
T [C]
0.1
C [cm-1]
Cond reference
temperature
Tref
Can be set to 20 C or 25 C
Serial interface
Cell constant,
calibrating
Type
Baud rate
Can be set to
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 Baud
Data bits
Stop bits
Parity
None
Handshake
RTS/CTS + Xon/Xoff
Cable length
Max. 15m
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Technical data
Power supply
Multi 340i
Batteries
Operational life
Mains
Guidelines
and norms used
74
EMC
Instrument safety
Climatic class
VDI/VDE 3540
IP protection class
EN 60529:1991
Multi 340i
Technical data
Test certificates
cETLus, CE
75
Technical data
76
Multi 340i
Multi 340i
Lists
Lists
Abbreviations
Specialist terms
Index
The glossary briefly explains the meaning of the specialist terms. However, terms that should already be familiar to the target group are not
described here.
The index will help you to find the topics that you are looking for.
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Lists
Multi 340i
Abbreviations
78
AR
ARng
ASY
Asymmetry
AutoCal DIN
AutoCal TEC
Automatic pH calibration with WTW technical buffer solutions according to DIN 19267
Cal
Calibration
Cd...
Display indicator during calibration for pH measurements. Indicates the selection of the buffer
data record for buffer solutions prepared according
to DIN 19 266
Cm...
Display indicator during calibration for pH measurements. Indicates the selection of buffer data
records for buffer solutions of the Merck company
ConCal
Ct...
Display indicator during calibration for pH measurements. Indicates the selection of the buffer
data records for WTW technical buffer solutions
E3
Error message
see chapter 6 WHAT TO DO IF...
InI
Initialization
Resets individual basic functions to the status they
had on delivery
LoBat
mV
Voltage unit
mV/pH
Multi 340i
Lists
nLF
OFL
OxiCal
pH
pH value
Slope (internat. k)
SAL
Salinity
SELV
SLO
TC
TP
TRef 25/T25
Reference temperature of 25 C
UASY
Asymmetry
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Lists
Multi 340i
Glossary
Adjusting
Asymmetry
Designation for the offset potential of a pH electrode. It is the measurable potential of a symmetrical electrode, the membrane of which is
immersed in a solution with the pH of the nominal electrode zero point
(WTW electrodes: pH = 7).
AutoRange
AutoRead
WTW name for a function to check the stability of the measured value.
Calibration
Cell constant, k
Conductivity
D. O. partial pressure
Diaphragm
The junction is a porous body in the housing wall of reference electrodes or electrolyte bridges. It forms the electrical contact between
two solutions and makes electrolyte exchange more difficult. The expression, junction, is also used for ground or junction-less transitions.
The zero point of a pH electrode is the pH value at which the electromotive force of the pH electrode at a specified temperature is zero.
Normally, this is at 25 C.
Electromotive force of
an electrode
The electromotive force U of the electrode is the measurable electromotive force of an electrode in a solution. It equals the sum of all the
galvanic voltages of the electrode. Its dependency on the pH results
in the electrode function which is characterized by the parameters,
slope and zero point.
Measured parameter
Measured value
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Multi 340i
Lists
Measuring system
The measuring system comprises all the devices used for measuring,
e. g. measuring instrument and probe. In addition, there is the cable
and possibly an amplifier, terminal strip and armature.
Molality
MultiCal
WTW name stating that a measuring instrument provides several calibration procedures.
Offset potential
ORP voltage
OxiCal
Oxygen saturation
pH value
The pH is a measure of the acidic or basic effect of an aqueous solution. It corresponds to the negative decadic logarithm of the molal hydrogen ions activity divided by the unit of the molality. The practical pH
value is the value of a pH measurement.
Potentiometry
Name of a measuring technique. The signal (depending on the measured parameter) of the electrode is the electrical potential. The electrical current remains constant.
Reference
temperature
Fixed temperature value to compare temperature-dependent measured values. For conductivity measurements, the measured value is
converted to a conductivity value at a reference temperature of 20 C
or 25 C.
Reset
Resistance
Resolution
Smallest difference between two measured values that can be displayed by a measuring instrument.
Salinity
81
Lists
Multi 340i
Salt content
Sample
Setting the
temperature
compensation
Slope
Slope (relative)
Standard solution
TDS
Temperature
coefficient
Temperature function
82
Multi 340i
Index
Index
pH calibration evaluation 21
pH value 18
Plug-in power supply 14
Precautions 11
C
Calibration
Conductivity 38
D. O. 30
pH 20
Calibration evaluation
D. O. 31
Dissolved oxygen 31
Calibration interval 41
conductivity 58
Dissolved oxygen 58
pH 57
Calibration protocol 20
conductivity 38
D. O. 30
Cell constant 35, 38
Conductivity calibration
evaluation 39
Configuration parameters 60
Connecting a printer 55
D
D. O.
Measuring the concentration 27
Measuring the saturation
28
Data record 42
Default condition 60
Display 9
Drift control
Conductivity 37
D. O
29
pH 18
I
Initial commissioning 13
Initialization 60
Interval
Calibration (Int 3) 41
save 44
Reference temperature
(conductivity) 34
Remote control 55
Replacing the batteries 63
Reset 60
Resetting the measuring
parameters 61
RS232 interface 55
RS232 socket assignment
Keys 8
55
Measuring 34
conductivity 36
D. O. concentration 27
D. O. saturation 28
ORP voltage 19
pH value 18
Salinity 36
Measuring mode when
switching on 15
Measuring ranges
Conductivity 72
oxygen 72
pH/ORP 71
Measuring ranges with
DurOx 72
Measuring the conductivity
Safety 11
Salt content correction
entering the salinity 33
switching on 27
Save interval 44
Saving data 42
Scope of delivery 13
Setting the baud rate 56
Setting the date 13, 59
Setting the reference
temperature 58
Setting the time 13, 59
Single-point calibration (pH)
J
Jack field 9
36
Measuring the salinity 36
O
Operating 10
Operating safety 12
ORP electrode 19
ORP voltage 19
Oxygen
Measurement range selection 15
20, 23
Slope 20, 30
T
Temperature compensation
(conductivity) 34
Temperature probe
Conductivity 34
Temperature sensor
D. O. 26
pH 17
Transmitting data 53
Transmitting measured
83
Index
values 53
Two-point calibration (pH)
20, 23
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Multi 340i